On March 9, 1997, Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., was gunned down in Los Angeles, California at the young age of 24. Take a look back at Biggie Smalls' life and legacy.

The Notorious B.I.G.: Life and legacy of a Brooklyn hero

'Life After Death'

Biggie's epic double-LP, "Life After Death," was one of the most eagerly anticipated records in the history of hip hop. Events that preceded its March 25, 1997, release date would also make "Life After Death" an ominous composition produced by a man who seemed to sense his demise was close at hand.